deliriate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To act, speak, or reason in a manner considered insane, deluded, or absurd; to be affected by delirium.
  2. To make (a person) delirious; to confound (a person's mind).

Word forms

deliriate deliriates deliriating deliriated

Etymology

From delirium + -ate. Compare delirate and delire.

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